Carshalton High School for Girls is a highly successful school, judged by Ofsted in November 2017 as ‘Good’ in all categories.

Science Year 7

Students follow a two-year programme of study, encouraging an enquiry based approach to science which fully allows student to develop their skills in thinking and communicating scientifically as well as using investigative approaches and working critically with evidence. Practical investigations are a core feature of the programme and make science exciting and relevant. Units in Years 7 are delivered in modules. We use the 'Activate' scheme of work. Students are provided with a login to Kerboodle which provides them with access to some resources for the course.

Autumn Term

Working scientifically

Cells

Elements

Sound

Spring Term

Light

Particles

Acids and alkalis

Reproduction

Summer Term

Forces

Reactions

Space

Body systems

Students are assessed continuously to ensure progress is maintained. SMART targets are set with formative assessments held every 3 weeks. Students are taught in mixed ability groups in year 7.